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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the language in the novel really is beyond the bounds of decency
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as in confines
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
colored outside the bounds of the drawing
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality
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as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
I am bound and determined to write a novel before I turn 30
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Recent Examples of bound
Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
In fact, these two peaks offer some of the most challenging in-bounds skiing in North America, a perfect foil to the town’s polished reputation.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The author, who is editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, points to the fact that Kate used to like the walk the dogs in the park that bounded the palace.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
These tightly bound, spherical swarms often contain hundreds of thousands of stellar bodies and play host to some of the oldest stars in our galaxy.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Over the past few hundred years, humans have advanced, both scientifically and technologically, in tremendous leaps and bounds.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
In fact, these two peaks offer some of the most challenging in-bounds skiing in North America, a perfect foil to the town’s polished reputation.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Fabian Hurzeler went ballistic before Gomez had even hit the turf, bounding around fourth official Stephen Martin in anticipation of serious punishment for the Leeds captain.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The author, who is editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, points to the fact that Kate used to like the walk the dogs in the park that bounded the palace.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
With Freakier Friday hitting theaters, we’re all bound to be hit by a wave of nostalgia.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
These tightly bound, spherical swarms often contain hundreds of thousands of stellar bodies and play host to some of the oldest stars in our galaxy.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bound
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Left in the dark Early in the pandemic, Florida was determined to keep a lid of secrecy on the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a landscape of fear and scarcity, where basic ingredients are nearly impossible to find, Lamia sets out on a determined journey throughout the big city in search of eggs, flour and sugar.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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But Sarah remains resolute, Bert tamps down his desire to make a quick buck — for a while, at least — and the situation starts to draw national attention, thanks to the involvement of a white civil rights attorney and a Black reporter from up north.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite his anger, the woman remained confused but resolute.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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And in moments like these, intent takes a back seat to impact.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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In a further signal that Pope Leo is intent on cultivating a close rapport with the movie milieu, the Vatican shared a video of the pope stating his four favorite films.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Bound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bound. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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